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LSE Africa Dissertation Fieldwork Grants 2020 (Up to £1,000)

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Emmanuel Charles

Senior Admissions Analyst

April 3, 2020

The Firoz Lalji Centre for Africa (FLCA) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK, is offering dissertation fieldwork funding of up to £1,000 for enrolled LSE Master's students in 2020. Applicants are encouraged to also seek co-funding from their academic departments.

2020 Africa Dissertation Grants At London School of Economics & Political Science - UK

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled in a Master's programme at LSE.
  • Must provide a letter of authorisation for the fieldwork from your Head of Department.
  • Must provide a letter of recommendation from your academic supervisor alongside a completed application form.

How to Apply

Download and complete the 2020 LSE Africa Dissertation Funding Form (DOCX) and email it with your supporting letters to pfal@lse.ac.uk. Visit the official LSE Africa webpage for full details.

Application Deadline: 30th April 2020.

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Candidate Comments & Inquiries (2)

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Jessica McHenry

Apr 3, 2020

With travel restrictions in place, can the grant be used for remote/digital data collection in Africa?

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Mentra Admissions Desk

Apr 3, 2020

Hi Jessica, check with your Head of Department and the Firoz Lalji Centre at pfal@lse.ac.uk, as LSE has updated its fieldwork authorisation policies to accommodate remote research expenses.

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